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Chatham, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pittsylvania County County
Chatham, VA
At a Glance
How Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chatham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chatham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chatham residents earn a median household income of $54,485 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,358. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,428 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chatham is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,364. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Chatham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 628/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chatham has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.